In Mother Words | Conversations on Motherhood with Steph Ting

The Day I Told My Children I Have Cancer


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When Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced one of the hardest moments of her life — telling her three young children.

In this deeply moving conversation, Susan opens up about the fear, heartbreak, and unexpected strength that came from sharing the truth with her family. From the moment her daughter asked, “Mommy, are you going to die?” to the day she invited her children to help shave her head, Susan’s story reminds us that resilience isn’t about being a superhero — it’s about presence, tenderness, and love.

Through tears and laughter, Susan reflects on what breast cancer taught her about motherhood, vulnerability, and the courage to lean on her children as much as they leaned on her. Her journey reminds us that even in the hardest moments, connection can be our greatest source of strength.

This episode is part of a 4-part Breast Cancer Awareness Month series, where four brave mothers open up about what it truly means to be vulnerable, to face fear with love, and to find resilience through it all.

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